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Subject: [TowerTalk] lightning arrester suggesstions
From: wa9wsj via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: wa9wsj <wa9wsj@proton.me>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:15:25 +0000
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Hello Gents,

I've been asked to help with a vhf/uhf station installation. I was asked "what 
type, model etc of lightning arrester should I use"? The antenna is only a 
fiberglass dual band vertical and will not be above the tree tops.

This gent lives in the mountains/forest of Idaho.
I've never used one, I just disconnect coax when storms are predicted, but 
can't expect him to do the same.

So, what are the prevailing thoughts/suggestions about this?

Thanks so much!

73

Tom wa9wsj

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